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Stars Over Pemberley: A Pride and Prejudice Variation
What on earth has happened at the Parsonage? Mr Darcy is shocked to find Elizabeth by the stables, in distress, unable to speak and covered in blood. What he discovers leaves him with no option but to care for Elizabeth, to make her presentable and to protect her from scandal.
His aim to hand her the letter he has laboured over for hours, is forgotten as he must face the horrors of what he finds in the house before anyone sees Elizabeth in such a state.
But what he wishes most, to keep her with him and help her, is not possible. He must act on the doctor’s advice. Miss Bennet must return to her family, where it is hoped that she will regain full health and her memory of the events in Hunsford.
When details of what happened reach Meryton, Elizabeth becomes the target of gossips and a possible scandal.
Mr Darcy steps in, with love and devotion he hopes to help Elizabeth back to the person he knew, no matter what she thinks of him.
Although the story includes descriptions of the terrible event at the Parsonage, it is a gentle story of care and devotion with very little angst.
It is April 1812.
His aim to hand her the letter he has laboured over for hours, is forgotten as he must face the horrors of what he finds in the house before anyone sees Elizabeth in such a state.
But what he wishes most, to keep her with him and help her, is not possible. He must act on the doctor’s advice. Miss Bennet must return to her family, where it is hoped that she will regain full health and her memory of the events in Hunsford.
When details of what happened reach Meryton, Elizabeth becomes the target of gossips and a possible scandal.
Mr Darcy steps in, with love and devotion he hopes to help Elizabeth back to the person he knew, no matter what she thinks of him.
Although the story includes descriptions of the terrible event at the Parsonage, it is a gentle story of care and devotion with very little angst.
It is April 1812.
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200 pages, Kindle Edition
Published April 5, 2022
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April 8, 2022
Lizzy goes into shock.
While at Rosing a horrible event occurs the day after The Proposal which causes her to go into deep shock and concussion.
Most of the story is about Lizzy’s recovery ❤️🩹 and how complete it will be. On top of that large portions of the story are about Caroline and Lady Cat being immensely rude to everyone else in the story. I found them off putting and was upset everyone just let them be so misbehaved.
The story hangs together pretty well except for places where Darcy acts mindless to move the plot along.
While at Rosing a horrible event occurs the day after The Proposal which causes her to go into deep shock and concussion.
Most of the story is about Lizzy’s recovery ❤️🩹 and how complete it will be. On top of that large portions of the story are about Caroline and Lady Cat being immensely rude to everyone else in the story. I found them off putting and was upset everyone just let them be so misbehaved.
The story hangs together pretty well except for places where Darcy acts mindless to move the plot along.
April 8, 2022
Elizabeth in Shock
This variation certainly grabs your attention, when, on his way to deliver his infamous letter after the disastrous proposal at Hunsford, Darcy finds Elizabeth in a state of shock and covered in blood. He immediately takes control to protect her reputation and ensure her well being.
I enjoyed the story. I do love a Darcy who comes to the rescue. How he does this, and Elizabeth dealing with her situation, I thought well done. I also enjoyed Anne in this book. Her never-ending taunts to Caroline were quite diverting. Caroline and Lady Catherine are nasty. Three couples obtain a HEA. More detail as to what exactly took place at the parsonage between the Collinses and Elizabeth would have been appreciated, especially with respect to Elizabeth’s injuries. It all seemed quite vague to me.
The writing is good, but there were several proofreading/editing misses. Sir William Lucas was not a Lord for example, and Miss Bingley’s betrothed was incorrectly named in one instance. She was often referred to as Miss Caroline, although, this may have been done facetiously in response to her using Miss Eliza for Elizabeth. Good story and worth a read.
This variation certainly grabs your attention, when, on his way to deliver his infamous letter after the disastrous proposal at Hunsford, Darcy finds Elizabeth in a state of shock and covered in blood. He immediately takes control to protect her reputation and ensure her well being.
I enjoyed the story. I do love a Darcy who comes to the rescue. How he does this, and Elizabeth dealing with her situation, I thought well done. I also enjoyed Anne in this book. Her never-ending taunts to Caroline were quite diverting. Caroline and Lady Catherine are nasty. Three couples obtain a HEA. More detail as to what exactly took place at the parsonage between the Collinses and Elizabeth would have been appreciated, especially with respect to Elizabeth’s injuries. It all seemed quite vague to me.
The writing is good, but there were several proofreading/editing misses. Sir William Lucas was not a Lord for example, and Miss Bingley’s betrothed was incorrectly named in one instance. She was often referred to as Miss Caroline, although, this may have been done facetiously in response to her using Miss Eliza for Elizabeth. Good story and worth a read.
May 9, 2022
This story is generally good, with a bit of mystery, a bit of humor (largely the way Anne de Bourgh tweaks the easily baited Caroline Bingley), and a bit of romance. The writing? Not so much.
The first chapters are rather dark, although things lighten up considerably as the story moves on. It begins with Darcy looking for Elizabeth the morning after her emphatic refusal of his marriage proposal, intending to deliver his letter into her hands. He finds her in the stables wearing a very bloody nightgown and an unfocused, dazed look on her face. She can't even speak, obviously in shock, and he realizes she has a head wound.
When he brings her back to the parsonage, he discovers Mr. Collins splayed at the bottom of the stairway, dead. Mrs. Collins is lying in the hallway at the top of the stairs, bloodied and gasping her last breaths after suffering a miscarriage. Only Elizabeth might explain exactly what happened, but she is virtually catatonic.
Under the circumstances, Darcy forgets all his anger and mortification, wanting only to protect Elizabeth and see the sparkle back in her eyes. Over Lady Catherine's objections, her daughter Anne allows Elizabeth and Maria Lucas to stay at Rosings until their families can bring them home, and we learn that Anne and Elizabeth have been developing the beginnings of a friendship during the previous weeks.
Returning home to her family, Elizabeth gradually improves, slowly regaining her speech, but she can't remember much of anything that happened at Hunsford and Rosings. Her mind is filled with jumbled images that don't make any sense, and she feels herself surrounded by darkness she can't shake off. Things get worse when Lady Lucas spreads rumors throughout Meryton that Elizabeth must have pushed Mr. Collins down the stairs to kill him and break Longbourn's entail.
The tone starts to lighten when Darcy, his cousin Anne, AND Mr. Bingley return to Hertfordshire. It brightens further when the two oldest Bennet sisters attend a house party at Pemberley - which is where Anne and Caroline regularly trade barbs...whenever Caroline isn't trying to discompose Elizabeth.
Love is in the air, and four of the ladies are betrothed by the time the party breaks up for good. Naturally, Darcy and Elizabeth are front and center, and their romance stumbles along with a few hiccups but lots of steam.
As I said at the onset, the story is good. I enjoy the expanded characterization of Anne de Bourgh. However, even though Elizabeth finally remembers everything (in slow drips) and we learn what happened to Mr. and Mrs. Collins, it's not clear exactly how Elizabeth was injured. Where was she pushed? Down the stairs? The explanation is vague.
The writing itself is not great. Much of the dialogue is wooden and overly melodramatic, especially the romantic speeches. There are grammar, punctuation, and spelling errors sprinkled throughout that are often distracting. Needs lots of polishing.
Good story. Not-so-good writing. Content is clean.
The first chapters are rather dark, although things lighten up considerably as the story moves on. It begins with Darcy looking for Elizabeth the morning after her emphatic refusal of his marriage proposal, intending to deliver his letter into her hands. He finds her in the stables wearing a very bloody nightgown and an unfocused, dazed look on her face. She can't even speak, obviously in shock, and he realizes she has a head wound.
When he brings her back to the parsonage, he discovers Mr. Collins splayed at the bottom of the stairway, dead. Mrs. Collins is lying in the hallway at the top of the stairs, bloodied and gasping her last breaths after suffering a miscarriage. Only Elizabeth might explain exactly what happened, but she is virtually catatonic.
Under the circumstances, Darcy forgets all his anger and mortification, wanting only to protect Elizabeth and see the sparkle back in her eyes. Over Lady Catherine's objections, her daughter Anne allows Elizabeth and Maria Lucas to stay at Rosings until their families can bring them home, and we learn that Anne and Elizabeth have been developing the beginnings of a friendship during the previous weeks.
Returning home to her family, Elizabeth gradually improves, slowly regaining her speech, but she can't remember much of anything that happened at Hunsford and Rosings. Her mind is filled with jumbled images that don't make any sense, and she feels herself surrounded by darkness she can't shake off. Things get worse when Lady Lucas spreads rumors throughout Meryton that Elizabeth must have pushed Mr. Collins down the stairs to kill him and break Longbourn's entail.
The tone starts to lighten when Darcy, his cousin Anne, AND Mr. Bingley return to Hertfordshire. It brightens further when the two oldest Bennet sisters attend a house party at Pemberley - which is where Anne and Caroline regularly trade barbs...whenever Caroline isn't trying to discompose Elizabeth.
Love is in the air, and four of the ladies are betrothed by the time the party breaks up for good. Naturally, Darcy and Elizabeth are front and center, and their romance stumbles along with a few hiccups but lots of steam.
As I said at the onset, the story is good. I enjoy the expanded characterization of Anne de Bourgh. However, even though Elizabeth finally remembers everything (in slow drips) and we learn what happened to Mr. and Mrs. Collins, it's not clear exactly how Elizabeth was injured. Where was she pushed? Down the stairs? The explanation is vague.
The writing itself is not great. Much of the dialogue is wooden and overly melodramatic, especially the romantic speeches. There are grammar, punctuation, and spelling errors sprinkled throughout that are often distracting. Needs lots of polishing.
Good story. Not-so-good writing. Content is clean.
April 21, 2022
This story quickly grabs your attention. Darcy finding Elizabeth covered in blood by the stables in her nightgown shocks him. He can get no words from her and quickly gets her back to the parsonage as he is concerned for her reputation.
The following leaves the reader guessing what really happened to Elizabeth and Mr and Mrs Collins!
However the author keeps us guessing for the entire book! Which is the reason I have deducted one star.
The vague memories that came back to Elizabeth were insufficient to tell the reader what really happened!
The author owes it to the reader to solve all mysteries she has created!
The story was always engaging. I especially liked how Darcy took care of Elizabeth after finding her. He washed the blood off her hands, feet and face. Then with her back to him he removes her gown and finds a gown to slip over her head. Though tiny buttons were hard, I give credit to Mr Darcy:) He even brushes her long dark curls and ties them with a ribbon! Almost a perfect lady’s maid!
Many other parts of the story were fun. Like Anne’s friendship with Elizabeth. The liberation of her lonely life as her Mother’s prisoner of Rosings. She becomes her true happy personality and soon falls in love with her other cousin.
Her deception of an engagement with Darcy which drives a crazed Caroline from Pemberly was delicious!
The love story of Darcy and Elizabeth was filled with Darcy doing everything possible to make her comfortable and gaining her trust. His fear of her remembering his horrible first proposal never materialized. The real proposal under the stars was the most romantic I have ever read:)
Worth the read besides my disappointment in the missing details of the tragedy at Hunsford.
The following leaves the reader guessing what really happened to Elizabeth and Mr and Mrs Collins!
However the author keeps us guessing for the entire book! Which is the reason I have deducted one star.
The vague memories that came back to Elizabeth were insufficient to tell the reader what really happened!
The author owes it to the reader to solve all mysteries she has created!
The story was always engaging. I especially liked how Darcy took care of Elizabeth after finding her. He washed the blood off her hands, feet and face. Then with her back to him he removes her gown and finds a gown to slip over her head. Though tiny buttons were hard, I give credit to Mr Darcy:) He even brushes her long dark curls and ties them with a ribbon! Almost a perfect lady’s maid!
Many other parts of the story were fun. Like Anne’s friendship with Elizabeth. The liberation of her lonely life as her Mother’s prisoner of Rosings. She becomes her true happy personality and soon falls in love with her other cousin.
Her deception of an engagement with Darcy which drives a crazed Caroline from Pemberly was delicious!
The love story of Darcy and Elizabeth was filled with Darcy doing everything possible to make her comfortable and gaining her trust. His fear of her remembering his horrible first proposal never materialized. The real proposal under the stars was the most romantic I have ever read:)
Worth the read besides my disappointment in the missing details of the tragedy at Hunsford.
April 14, 2022
3.5 stars rounded up to 4 stars
July 9, 2022
“I like the night. Without the dark, we’d never see the stars.” –Stephenie Meyer, Twilight
SPOILER ALERT: This review may contain *** SPOILERS ***
>>Rating: MA: Mature: due to adult themes discussed, graphic, gruesome scenes described, and death of major characters. There may be a trigger warning due to suffering a disappointment.
>>Angst Level: stress as the mystery unfolds of just what happened at the parsonage
>>Source: Borrowed KU 6-21-22 with no expectations of a review. The views and opinions expressed are my own.
>>Trope: Mystery: death
>>Timeline: post-DHP [Disastrous Hunsford Proposal] I didn’t understand the title choice until near the end. It was so romantic. Well done.
“There is no shortage of fault to be found amid our stars.” –John Green, The Fault in Our Stars
Kent: Rosings Park: After his disastrous proposal and her refusal, Darcy spent the night writing a letter to Miss Elizabeth Bennet. His honor demanded that he defend himself against the two points where she accused him of interference. Unfortunately, he never made it to the grove as he encountered a catatonic Elizabeth near Rosings' stable. She was still dressed in her night clothes and was covered in blood. A further examination revealed that she was battered and bruised. Mr. Darcy was shocked and wondered what on earth had happened to Miss Elizabeth Bennet?
“Yours is the light by which my spirit’s born: --you are my sun, my moon, and all my stars.” –E.E. Cummings
If I didn’t already love Fitzwilliam Darcy, I certainly would after reading this story. OMG! He was absolutely amazing. Elizabeth was in a catatonic state after a traumatizing experience at the parsonage. Darcy had to take control to save her reputation. She stood before him staring into the distance, couldn’t speak, didn’t respond to commands, and couldn’t do anything for herself. He hid her until he could ascertain what happened at the parsonage. What he discovered was horrifying and grisly.
“Don’t worry if people think you’re crazy. You are crazy. You have that kind of intoxicating insanity that lets other people dream outside of the lines and become whom they’re destined to be.” –Jennifer Elisabeth, Born Ready: Unleash Your Inner Dream Girl
The reader was on the same journey that Elizabeth traversed. We learned the facts of what happened that night as Elizabeth did. It was excruciating sad as scenes began to surface in her memory. That night was a horrible situation that scared and traumatized her beyond what she could handle.
Anne de Bourgh was the comedic relief that offset the grief, and anguish of what our characters were going through. I adored her. She was so funny. What a hoot. She knew what she wanted and she was going to have it. But… not before she had a bit of fun at the expense of a certain self-entitled harridan from Scarborough. Oh, that was delicious. Way to go, Anne.
Caroline Bingley: If I didn’t already dislike her, I would loathe, hate, and despise her in this story. OMG! She was horrid, simply awful. Her nosy letters to a grieving mother were beyond the pale. Her snippy, snotty comments to all [except Darcy, and certainly not in his hearing] were just nasty. I was so pleased with the comeuppance the author planned for her. It was much kinder than I would have given her. It just shows the author has a kind streak that I appear to be lacking. Too bad about those morning papers.
“Non est ad astra mollis e terris via” –“There is no easy way from the earth to the stars” –Seneca
SPOILER ALERT: This review may contain *** SPOILERS ***
>>Rating: MA: Mature: due to adult themes discussed, graphic, gruesome scenes described, and death of major characters. There may be a trigger warning due to suffering a disappointment.
>>Angst Level: stress as the mystery unfolds of just what happened at the parsonage
>>Source: Borrowed KU 6-21-22 with no expectations of a review. The views and opinions expressed are my own.
>>Trope: Mystery: death
>>Timeline: post-DHP [Disastrous Hunsford Proposal] I didn’t understand the title choice until near the end. It was so romantic. Well done.
“There is no shortage of fault to be found amid our stars.” –John Green, The Fault in Our Stars
Kent: Rosings Park: After his disastrous proposal and her refusal, Darcy spent the night writing a letter to Miss Elizabeth Bennet. His honor demanded that he defend himself against the two points where she accused him of interference. Unfortunately, he never made it to the grove as he encountered a catatonic Elizabeth near Rosings' stable. She was still dressed in her night clothes and was covered in blood. A further examination revealed that she was battered and bruised. Mr. Darcy was shocked and wondered what on earth had happened to Miss Elizabeth Bennet?
“Yours is the light by which my spirit’s born: --you are my sun, my moon, and all my stars.” –E.E. Cummings
If I didn’t already love Fitzwilliam Darcy, I certainly would after reading this story. OMG! He was absolutely amazing. Elizabeth was in a catatonic state after a traumatizing experience at the parsonage. Darcy had to take control to save her reputation. She stood before him staring into the distance, couldn’t speak, didn’t respond to commands, and couldn’t do anything for herself. He hid her until he could ascertain what happened at the parsonage. What he discovered was horrifying and grisly.
“Don’t worry if people think you’re crazy. You are crazy. You have that kind of intoxicating insanity that lets other people dream outside of the lines and become whom they’re destined to be.” –Jennifer Elisabeth, Born Ready: Unleash Your Inner Dream Girl
The reader was on the same journey that Elizabeth traversed. We learned the facts of what happened that night as Elizabeth did. It was excruciating sad as scenes began to surface in her memory. That night was a horrible situation that scared and traumatized her beyond what she could handle.
Anne de Bourgh was the comedic relief that offset the grief, and anguish of what our characters were going through. I adored her. She was so funny. What a hoot. She knew what she wanted and she was going to have it. But… not before she had a bit of fun at the expense of a certain self-entitled harridan from Scarborough. Oh, that was delicious. Way to go, Anne.
Caroline Bingley: If I didn’t already dislike her, I would loathe, hate, and despise her in this story. OMG! She was horrid, simply awful. Her nosy letters to a grieving mother were beyond the pale. Her snippy, snotty comments to all [except Darcy, and certainly not in his hearing] were just nasty. I was so pleased with the comeuppance the author planned for her. It was much kinder than I would have given her. It just shows the author has a kind streak that I appear to be lacking. Too bad about those morning papers.
“Non est ad astra mollis e terris via” –“There is no easy way from the earth to the stars” –Seneca
December 10, 2025
A very swoon worthy story. I love stories where Darcy or Elizabeth rescues/cares for each other. And Darcy in this was the sweetest care giver. Though the initial mystery of the parsonage didn't really live up to the expectations it created, Caroline nearly made up for it. I really don't understand why others tolerate so much of abuse from her. And I loved, loved Anne. She was like a childish Elizabeth, naughty, mischievious, amusing, just and brave.
May 10, 2022
This started out high drama and I kind of hoped it would continue that way. Instead it took a lighter tone in which all the main characters ended up at Pemberley where Darcy could woo Elizabeth while she recovered.
It was lovely and enjoyable, but we never do get to figure out 100% what happened, which probably isn't the main part of the story. However, my brain feels like its an itch that can't get scratched.
The Caroline scenes near the end were awesome!
3.5*
It was lovely and enjoyable, but we never do get to figure out 100% what happened, which probably isn't the main part of the story. However, my brain feels like its an itch that can't get scratched.
The Caroline scenes near the end were awesome!
3.5*
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April 18, 2022Quite enjoyable after a few chapters
This begins quite terribly with Darcy finding Elizabeth covered in blood, Charlotte bleeding and near death, and Collins dead at the bottom of the stairs. Elizabeth is in shock and nonverbal, Charlotte says that its not Elizabeth's fault just as she dies. Darcy takes charge and redressed Elizabeth so she is appropriately dressed when the doctor and magistrate arrived. She's suffering from a head injury and doesn't speak and doesn't know what happened. They end up eventually in Pemberley where everyone is so that Elizabeth can recover in a peaceful setting but unfortunately Caroline Bingley is determined to cause trouble with finding out what happened with Wickham and what role Elizabeth had in the deaths in Hunsford. She's brutal and its surprising that Elizabeth or Darcy haven't pushed her down some stairs. In this situation we also have Anne falling in love with her cousin and deciding to marry him and clear out Rosings. She fails to inform Caroline which cousin she wants to marry! Of course its NOT Darcy but Anne enjoys taunting Caroline. Lady Catherine decides to set Elizabeth up with her new Vicar! As if Elizabeth would want to step foot in the Parsonage.
It ends successfully with Elizabeth remembering what happened that night with Charlotte and Collins and its not as scandalous as gossiping women think. And fortunately for Lady Catherine her new Vicar has met and married a Bennet lady, just not the one she wanted. I enjoyed reading this after the terrible events in Hunsford - even with disliking Collins, I didn't want to see him dying so violently, along with the rest of his family.
This begins quite terribly with Darcy finding Elizabeth covered in blood, Charlotte bleeding and near death, and Collins dead at the bottom of the stairs. Elizabeth is in shock and nonverbal, Charlotte says that its not Elizabeth's fault just as she dies. Darcy takes charge and redressed Elizabeth so she is appropriately dressed when the doctor and magistrate arrived. She's suffering from a head injury and doesn't speak and doesn't know what happened. They end up eventually in Pemberley where everyone is so that Elizabeth can recover in a peaceful setting but unfortunately Caroline Bingley is determined to cause trouble with finding out what happened with Wickham and what role Elizabeth had in the deaths in Hunsford. She's brutal and its surprising that Elizabeth or Darcy haven't pushed her down some stairs. In this situation we also have Anne falling in love with her cousin and deciding to marry him and clear out Rosings. She fails to inform Caroline which cousin she wants to marry! Of course its NOT Darcy but Anne enjoys taunting Caroline. Lady Catherine decides to set Elizabeth up with her new Vicar! As if Elizabeth would want to step foot in the Parsonage.
It ends successfully with Elizabeth remembering what happened that night with Charlotte and Collins and its not as scandalous as gossiping women think. And fortunately for Lady Catherine her new Vicar has met and married a Bennet lady, just not the one she wanted. I enjoyed reading this after the terrible events in Hunsford - even with disliking Collins, I didn't want to see him dying so violently, along with the rest of his family.
April 19, 2022
This book certainly got my attention!
April 16, 2022
Interesting premise
An interesting premise and a horrible tragedy begins this variation inspired by author Jane Austen’s classic novel Pride and Prejudice by Marie Green.
An interesting premise and a horrible tragedy begins this variation inspired by author Jane Austen’s classic novel Pride and Prejudice by Marie Green.
March 8, 2023
First book for from Ms Green won’t be the last
***Spoilers ahead*** The story starts out quite dark and continues with sadness and many questions as to what exactly happened. And the only witness, Lizzy, had been shocked so badly she cannot recall what happened. She’s ill and all but unaware of everything around her.
Darcy is the most impressive hero in this story from the very beginning. Anne de Bourgh has a strong presence in the story too, from tender care of Lizzy when she can’t go back to the Parsonage and before Mr. B comes to bring her home. I loved Anne here. She stands up to Lady Catherine, leaves Rosings to go to London with her own agenda, the on to Pemberley . She provides a great source of humor and good will to all, except Caroline Bingley, whose machinations she nails right away and proceeds to torture her for a good share of the time. And does Caroline ever deserve it!
Darcy invited the Bingleys, Hursts, Colonel Fitzwilliam, the Gardiners, Jane and Elizabeth to Pemberley for the summer. Georgiana makes friends and comes out of her shell. Elizabeth slowly is relieved of her great darkness as she slowly remembers what happened the day Charlotte and Mr Collins died. Not all that happens in easy bites to swallow, thanks to an unusually cruel Caroline. Oooo! I wanted so badly for someone to haul off and smack her a good one.
The romance between ODC is a little bit angsty-in the yearning and self doubt department, but sweet and gushingly romantic. Swoon.
As much as I enjoyed this book, there were questions I had that were never answered. That frustrated. I recommend this book to JAFF readers, original plot.
***Spoilers ahead*** The story starts out quite dark and continues with sadness and many questions as to what exactly happened. And the only witness, Lizzy, had been shocked so badly she cannot recall what happened. She’s ill and all but unaware of everything around her.
Darcy is the most impressive hero in this story from the very beginning. Anne de Bourgh has a strong presence in the story too, from tender care of Lizzy when she can’t go back to the Parsonage and before Mr. B comes to bring her home. I loved Anne here. She stands up to Lady Catherine, leaves Rosings to go to London with her own agenda, the on to Pemberley . She provides a great source of humor and good will to all, except Caroline Bingley, whose machinations she nails right away and proceeds to torture her for a good share of the time. And does Caroline ever deserve it!
Darcy invited the Bingleys, Hursts, Colonel Fitzwilliam, the Gardiners, Jane and Elizabeth to Pemberley for the summer. Georgiana makes friends and comes out of her shell. Elizabeth slowly is relieved of her great darkness as she slowly remembers what happened the day Charlotte and Mr Collins died. Not all that happens in easy bites to swallow, thanks to an unusually cruel Caroline. Oooo! I wanted so badly for someone to haul off and smack her a good one.
The romance between ODC is a little bit angsty-in the yearning and self doubt department, but sweet and gushingly romantic. Swoon.
As much as I enjoyed this book, there were questions I had that were never answered. That frustrated. I recommend this book to JAFF readers, original plot.
April 25, 2022
Darcy saves Elizabeth in all ways
Elizabeth’s rejection of his proposal sends Darcy into a tailspin. Thinking of only leaving the area he prepares to leave Rosings and finds a woman in extreme distress. Upon finding it is Elizabeth he takes steps to help her.
The parsonage in hunsford is quiet when Darcy, Elizabeth, and colonel Fitzwilliam arrive to a horrifying scene. Elizabeth is lost in her mind and cannot tell anyone what happened. Mrs Collins explains to the doctor and both Darcy and the colonel what happened and asks them to thank Elizabeth for helping and nothing was her fault.
This is an emotional story for both Elizabeth and Darcy. They learn to help each other and find love in the process. I enjoyed the story but really wanted to know what happened to Lady Lucas.
Elizabeth’s rejection of his proposal sends Darcy into a tailspin. Thinking of only leaving the area he prepares to leave Rosings and finds a woman in extreme distress. Upon finding it is Elizabeth he takes steps to help her.
The parsonage in hunsford is quiet when Darcy, Elizabeth, and colonel Fitzwilliam arrive to a horrifying scene. Elizabeth is lost in her mind and cannot tell anyone what happened. Mrs Collins explains to the doctor and both Darcy and the colonel what happened and asks them to thank Elizabeth for helping and nothing was her fault.
This is an emotional story for both Elizabeth and Darcy. They learn to help each other and find love in the process. I enjoyed the story but really wanted to know what happened to Lady Lucas.
September 16, 2025
3/5
adaptación bastante libre. Elizabeth pierde la memoria, pero es entretenido
adaptación bastante libre. Elizabeth pierde la memoria, pero es entretenido
April 19, 2022
Enjoyable tale that needed some editing
Something dreadful happened in the Hunsford parsonage that left Elizabeth shocked to her core. Darcy takes care of her on the aftermath. Later there is a house party at Pemberley, and she struggles with contradictory memories of Darcy, furious, or gentle and kind.
I was entertained by this story and I always love a caring Darcy. Everyone let Caroline get away with a bit too much, starting from Bingley who warned Darcy of a potential compromise. If that's what Bingley thought he ought to have done something about Caroline instead of bringing her along. The resolution to what happened to Elizabeth was left a bit vague. Eye witness accounts cannot be had and Elizabeth's memories are sketchy but perhaps there was some other way this could have been clarified to the reader.
The writing flows otherwise nicely but there are a couple of continuity errors and the punctuation brought out my mental red pen a bit too often, particularly in the dialogue. People get frequently addressed wrong. Sir William is Lord Lucas and Elizabeth gets addressed as Miss Bennet in Jane's presence, things like that.
Something dreadful happened in the Hunsford parsonage that left Elizabeth shocked to her core. Darcy takes care of her on the aftermath. Later there is a house party at Pemberley, and she struggles with contradictory memories of Darcy, furious, or gentle and kind.
I was entertained by this story and I always love a caring Darcy. Everyone let Caroline get away with a bit too much, starting from Bingley who warned Darcy of a potential compromise. If that's what Bingley thought he ought to have done something about Caroline instead of bringing her along. The resolution to what happened to Elizabeth was left a bit vague. Eye witness accounts cannot be had and Elizabeth's memories are sketchy but perhaps there was some other way this could have been clarified to the reader.
The writing flows otherwise nicely but there are a couple of continuity errors and the punctuation brought out my mental red pen a bit too often, particularly in the dialogue. People get frequently addressed wrong. Sir William is Lord Lucas and Elizabeth gets addressed as Miss Bennet in Jane's presence, things like that.
May 14, 2022
My rating is rounded up from 3.5 stars if I'm being honest, although I did like the overall premise and some of the writing.
April 16, 2022
great book!
I thoroughly enjoyed the characters in this book. Caroline Bingley was horrible as always, but seeing Darcy and Elizabeth fall in love is so enjoyable!
I thoroughly enjoyed the characters in this book. Caroline Bingley was horrible as always, but seeing Darcy and Elizabeth fall in love is so enjoyable!
April 8, 2022
Original storyline
Very sweet read. I found very few grammatical errors or misspelled words and only one mistake using the wrong name. Those are my biggest pet peeves of JAFF.
This was a somewhat original storyline with Darcy coming to Elizabeth’s rescue. I’ll not provide any spoilers but suffice it to say that the original incident was never fully explain as to how everyone was injured so that was disappointing. But we have many HEA and get to watch as E recovers under D’s tender loving care.
Very sweet read. I found very few grammatical errors or misspelled words and only one mistake using the wrong name. Those are my biggest pet peeves of JAFF.
This was a somewhat original storyline with Darcy coming to Elizabeth’s rescue. I’ll not provide any spoilers but suffice it to say that the original incident was never fully explain as to how everyone was injured so that was disappointing. But we have many HEA and get to watch as E recovers under D’s tender loving care.
May 3, 2022
Good story in need of refinement
With a content editor to fix problems such as calling Sir William Lucas "Lord Lucas", and a line editor to sweep away the scattered typos and proliferating punctuation errors, this would have been a 4 or 5 star novel.
With a content editor to fix problems such as calling Sir William Lucas "Lord Lucas", and a line editor to sweep away the scattered typos and proliferating punctuation errors, this would have been a 4 or 5 star novel.
June 16, 2022
This book was okay. It started off really well as the first pages drew my attention as we begin right in the middle of some very mysterious circumstances. Darcy arrives with the intention of giving his letter to Elizabeth following his failed proposal only to find her covered in blood and clearly in shock. He takes her back to the parsonage only to find a tragic scene of blood and death and no one to be able to shed light on the events that led to the disturbing scene. I expected putting together clues and solving the mystery of the parsonage would be a central part of the story, but after Kent, solving the mystery of what happened at the parsonage becomes only a minor part of the story. While some of the events are later recalled, there are many questions that are never answered or explained.
Following the events of Kent, Darcy opens Pemberley for a summer house party to give Elizabeth a place to escape since some hurtful gossip surrounded her in Meryton. The Bingleys, Georgiana and Anne deB are are there as well as Col. Fitzwilliam and the Gardiners, who join later. Darcy is very kind and gentle with Elizabeth while she tries to deal return to her former self and work through the fog in her brain. Darcy was truly heroic and protective. Anne deB is very different from canon and adds a little color and fun to the house party. Caroline Bingley is very two dimensional and almost cartoonish in this story. The dialogue and interactions were not at all appropriate for this time period. Most characters addressed each other very informally using Christian names very freely and the dialogue was very modern and direct. Especially Caroline’s tauntings of EB. Idk, there were too many things that felt undeveloped or unnatural or just not plausible.
My biggest dissatisfaction were inconsistencies or things that just didn’t make sense.
Overall, I would give the beginning of the book 4 stars, but then it slowly declined. There were some fun aspects of the book and things to enjoy, but there were many things which detracted from the more pleasurable parts making me feel unsatisfied. While it was an okay book, I would not read it again.
Following the events of Kent, Darcy opens Pemberley for a summer house party to give Elizabeth a place to escape since some hurtful gossip surrounded her in Meryton. The Bingleys, Georgiana and Anne deB are are there as well as Col. Fitzwilliam and the Gardiners, who join later. Darcy is very kind and gentle with Elizabeth while she tries to deal return to her former self and work through the fog in her brain. Darcy was truly heroic and protective. Anne deB is very different from canon and adds a little color and fun to the house party. Caroline Bingley is very two dimensional and almost cartoonish in this story. The dialogue and interactions were not at all appropriate for this time period. Most characters addressed each other very informally using Christian names very freely and the dialogue was very modern and direct. Especially Caroline’s tauntings of EB. Idk, there were too many things that felt undeveloped or unnatural or just not plausible.
My biggest dissatisfaction were inconsistencies or things that just didn’t make sense.
Overall, I would give the beginning of the book 4 stars, but then it slowly declined. There were some fun aspects of the book and things to enjoy, but there were many things which detracted from the more pleasurable parts making me feel unsatisfied. While it was an okay book, I would not read it again.
May 10, 2022
This is a charming story. Mind you, it does start with a rather ghastly situation. (I’d like to not reveal anything, so I will leave it at that) It all starts at Rosings Park the morning after the infamous proposal. Elizabeth is in dire strait, Mr Darcy finds her, and he takes care of her, literally.
Elizabeth is lovable, as she is. Mr Darcy is just glorious.
I do not want to say too much, I would like for future readers to discover and be surprised. All I can say is I really enjoyed this book.
The one negative point however, would be in the mistakes in addressing characters by their correct titles.
I will cite a few (I don’t know if I caught them all):
- Sir William Lucas, cannot be called “Lord” Lucas, as he is only a Knight. Knights and Baronets were not Lords, they were Sirs + first name, their wives would be called Lady + last name, ie Lady Lucas. The title Lord started with the Baron title (then Viscount, Earl, etc.).
- The Miss Last name vs. Miss First name:
Caroline Bingley is referred as “Miss Caroline”, as she is the only unmarried sister, she should be called “Miss Bingley” in the narrative. Now in dialogue it could be seen as retaliation, when Elizabeth calls her Miss Caroline, it is a direct spike answering to Miss Bingley calling her Miss Eliza, in those instances it is understandable and I relished in the subtle barb at every instance.
On the same subject, Jane Bennet, until she is married, will always be called Miss Bennet, not Miss Jane, as she is the eldest of her sisters, it is a rank thing. That is why, when Elizabeth is called Miss Bennet when her older sister is present is not correct, she should be called Miss Elizabeth.
Or when Caroline Bingley calls Georgiana Darcy by her Christian name, she is the only female sibling and CB is not a relation, —she is barely tolerated as an acquaintance as Mr Bingley’s sister in respect to his friendship with Mr Darcy— , so she could only address her as Miss Darcy.
When it comes to Christian name usage, Mr Bingley addressing Jane Bennet by hers before witnesses, is inappropriate as they are not betrothed or related.
I know it might seem a minor point, but those details make the reading experience more enjoyable.
July 24, 2022
Sweet romantic and heartwarming
This variation features a most demonstrative and expressly affectionate and loving Fitzwilliam Darcy. While Elizabeth Bennet is a more subdued and quiet creature due to horrible events that leave her in shock.
When Mr. Darcy was about to deliver his letter to Elizabeth Bennet after her doomed first proposal to her, he finds Elizabeth in distress and shock on the way. What follows is a tale of affection, love our hero’s mission to bring back the joie de vivre and impertinence of the only woman who had captured his heart.
There are many remarkable points in this story that make this worthwhile the read due to its uniqueness. Miss Anne De Bourgh is wickedly delightful in this and Caroline Bingley, more comical, an amusing caricature. There is ample splashes of humor that makes this a fun offering as well.
What caused the star deduction for me is the depiction of Elizabeth Bennet as a somewhat inconceivably weaker character given her strength and ability to deal with whatever situations she may face in Canon. Nevertheless, I understand that the author made her so to establish that strong foundation necessitating our Hero, Mr. Darcy’s role in bringing out the once-vivacious lady out from the darkness. Furthermore, the Title “Stars Over Pemberley” seems to be an after-thought after a scene towards the end sees our beloved couple seeing shooting stars over Pemberley. The author could have gone another way with other titles; like in the lines of “Come Back to Me, My Elizabeth” or “That I May See Your Fine Impertinent Eyes Again”.
Still a highly recommended read for fans who love humor infused in the romantic drama that is the love affair of Fitzwilliam Darcy and Elizabeth Bennet.
This variation features a most demonstrative and expressly affectionate and loving Fitzwilliam Darcy. While Elizabeth Bennet is a more subdued and quiet creature due to horrible events that leave her in shock.
When Mr. Darcy was about to deliver his letter to Elizabeth Bennet after her doomed first proposal to her, he finds Elizabeth in distress and shock on the way. What follows is a tale of affection, love our hero’s mission to bring back the joie de vivre and impertinence of the only woman who had captured his heart.
There are many remarkable points in this story that make this worthwhile the read due to its uniqueness. Miss Anne De Bourgh is wickedly delightful in this and Caroline Bingley, more comical, an amusing caricature. There is ample splashes of humor that makes this a fun offering as well.
What caused the star deduction for me is the depiction of Elizabeth Bennet as a somewhat inconceivably weaker character given her strength and ability to deal with whatever situations she may face in Canon. Nevertheless, I understand that the author made her so to establish that strong foundation necessitating our Hero, Mr. Darcy’s role in bringing out the once-vivacious lady out from the darkness. Furthermore, the Title “Stars Over Pemberley” seems to be an after-thought after a scene towards the end sees our beloved couple seeing shooting stars over Pemberley. The author could have gone another way with other titles; like in the lines of “Come Back to Me, My Elizabeth” or “That I May See Your Fine Impertinent Eyes Again”.
Still a highly recommended read for fans who love humor infused in the romantic drama that is the love affair of Fitzwilliam Darcy and Elizabeth Bennet.
August 28, 2022
I was a bit disappointed that this went from a mystery to melodramatic romantic/ mean girl comedy.
We move fairly quickly past the ‘what happened at the parsonage ‘ and the book tone changes entirely. Anne de Bourg has a miraculous return to health and a new backstory that involves a close friendship between Lizzy and Anne as well as lots of fun evenings at Rosings with Darcy (but still an angry proposal scene). Due to her everyone goes to Pemberley where she proceeds to wind up Caroline Bingley, who once again plays the tired role of delusional bitch who has everyone walking on eggshells (I’m so bored of this - someone do something different please!!!) Aside from Lydia not eloping there isn’t a huge change in the outcome, except Darcy gets to be a bit more romantic. We never really find out what actually happened at the parsonage and why Lizzy got hurt or Maria locks herself in the attic and knows nothing about the screaming etc.
Editing could be better. The ignorance of proper naming conventions was really irritating. There are numerous mistakes. The writing itself isn’t great. Some sweet scenes, especially the proposal, but if never gets better than Darcy looking after her at the start.
We move fairly quickly past the ‘what happened at the parsonage ‘ and the book tone changes entirely. Anne de Bourg has a miraculous return to health and a new backstory that involves a close friendship between Lizzy and Anne as well as lots of fun evenings at Rosings with Darcy (but still an angry proposal scene). Due to her everyone goes to Pemberley where she proceeds to wind up Caroline Bingley, who once again plays the tired role of delusional bitch who has everyone walking on eggshells (I’m so bored of this - someone do something different please!!!) Aside from Lydia not eloping there isn’t a huge change in the outcome, except Darcy gets to be a bit more romantic. We never really find out what actually happened at the parsonage and why Lizzy got hurt or Maria locks herself in the attic and knows nothing about the screaming etc.
Editing could be better. The ignorance of proper naming conventions was really irritating. There are numerous mistakes. The writing itself isn’t great. Some sweet scenes, especially the proposal, but if never gets better than Darcy looking after her at the start.
June 22, 2023
I honestly wondered several times while reading this book if English is the author’s second language. The grammar, especially the punctuation, was horrible. Be, forewarned dear reader that you will, see lots of misplaced commas, and the author has never heard of a semicolon. Note to author: the preceding sentence should have been punctuated like this — Be forewarned, dear reader, that you will see lots of misplaced commas; and the author has never heard of a semicolon. Please, please, please hire a proofreader!!! I thought the story was interesting, so I tried to just ignore the punctuation errors, which was next to impossible. I thought the scene when Darcy cleans Elizabeth’s feet was very touching. Having her fall for Darcy with no memory of the failed proposal was a nice twist. I was a little confused regarding the title. There was only one scene with shooting stars in the entire book, while the overarching plot was Elizabeth trying to remember what happened at the parsonage. I just didn’t get it.
March 4, 2024
An OK read but with definite gaps which would have benefitted from editorial help perhaps. The plot seems very dramatic and exciting at the beginning but seems to stutter and stall and eventually just fizzle out. I would have preferred the author to be bolder with this plot.
There are some errors in the language and background plot. For example Anne de Burgh pays the piano when Lady Catherine is quite clear in the original that she does not. Whilst this is not important it did irk me. Also I do wish authors would not use the "I am here for you" phrase - it is so very late 20th century and grates on me. There was other too much use of first names or Miss Caroline rather than Miss Bingley.
There are some errors in the language and background plot. For example Anne de Burgh pays the piano when Lady Catherine is quite clear in the original that she does not. Whilst this is not important it did irk me. Also I do wish authors would not use the "I am here for you" phrase - it is so very late 20th century and grates on me. There was other too much use of first names or Miss Caroline rather than Miss Bingley.
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April 27, 2022Mostly good
I like how Lizzy comes to know the real Darcy slowly and experiences his loving care firsthand. Anne is very different. Caroline is really nasty. A few details ring untrue to me: Lord Lucas, travel times, and sewing booties. I suppose you could sew booties but knitting them seems more likely but that just may be my life experience. I don't think knights are called Lord but, again, I'm no expert. I have always thought it would take 3 days from Longbourn to Pemberley, so it would take longer if traveling slowly. Plus it seems to me it would take longer to travel there from the more southernly county of Kent, so how did Lady C make it in 2 days?
I like how Lizzy comes to know the real Darcy slowly and experiences his loving care firsthand. Anne is very different. Caroline is really nasty. A few details ring untrue to me: Lord Lucas, travel times, and sewing booties. I suppose you could sew booties but knitting them seems more likely but that just may be my life experience. I don't think knights are called Lord but, again, I'm no expert. I have always thought it would take 3 days from Longbourn to Pemberley, so it would take longer if traveling slowly. Plus it seems to me it would take longer to travel there from the more southernly county of Kent, so how did Lady C make it in 2 days?
February 17, 2024
3/5 - Lightweight tragedy
The beginning is a little dark and tragic, as described in the blurb, but the book is surprisingly lighthearted afterward. Anne de Bourgh plays a large role in cheering Lizzy, along with a host of other secondary characters, and Caroline Bingley is an outspoken villain. A lot of the characters were a little too over-the-top to be believable.
I was looking for an emotional story of tragedy and comfort, and this didn't quite hit the mark. Some other people might prefer a lighter story, though.
There were, unfortunately, a lot of editing mistakes, and it was a little frustrating. I think the author is allergic to commas.
The beginning is a little dark and tragic, as described in the blurb, but the book is surprisingly lighthearted afterward. Anne de Bourgh plays a large role in cheering Lizzy, along with a host of other secondary characters, and Caroline Bingley is an outspoken villain. A lot of the characters were a little too over-the-top to be believable.
I was looking for an emotional story of tragedy and comfort, and this didn't quite hit the mark. Some other people might prefer a lighter story, though.
There were, unfortunately, a lot of editing mistakes, and it was a little frustrating. I think the author is allergic to commas.
May 11, 2022
Dragged a bit
This wasn't a terrible book, but something was missing. Decent storyline, but fell flat.
IMMO... As much Caroline or Lady Catherine may be needed to bring some level of theatrics to a story- it always makes Darcy look bad. I'm always wondering why he would allow a guest/Elizabeth in his home and then allow someone to treat her as an inferior, especially the woman he claims to love. I know if I was Elizabeth, I would be decline the next invite, but most stories follow along that path.
This wasn't a terrible book, but something was missing. Decent storyline, but fell flat.
IMMO... As much Caroline or Lady Catherine may be needed to bring some level of theatrics to a story- it always makes Darcy look bad. I'm always wondering why he would allow a guest/Elizabeth in his home and then allow someone to treat her as an inferior, especially the woman he claims to love. I know if I was Elizabeth, I would be decline the next invite, but most stories follow along that path.
May 3, 2023
This was an enjoyable variation, about Darcy bringing the spark back to Elizabeth after a dark time at the parsonage Elizabeth did not recall the day in the parsonage, and was in shock. The story covers Elizabeth coming back into her personality, and remembering what happened that day. Darcy is incredibly sweet in this one, and I love love loved Anne de Bough.
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